Coral Springs Top Stories
By LUIS F. PEREZ
January 8, 2026
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The woman killed in Saturday’s murder-suicide in Coconut Creek’s Paloma Lakes neighborhood has been identified as Veloudre Petitval, who police say was shot and killed by Dr. Jean Dominique Foureau.Police were called to the residence early Saturday after a neighbor reported a ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Strawberries will be the headliners when the South Florida Strawberry Festival rolls into West Boca Raton with three days of sweets, rides, and family-friendly attractions.The festival is scheduled for Saturday through Monday, Jan. 17–19, 2026, at Burt Aaronson South County ...
POMPANO BEACH - A Broward Sheriff’s Office sergeant was arrested Wednesday night on multiple domestic violence charges following an alleged physical altercation at a Pompano Beach residence, authorities said.Investigators said deputies made contact with Sgt. Scott Nida and a female victim and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The smell of slow-smoked brisket hangs in the air at 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Coral Springs, but for Donte Alston, the restaurant’s new general manager, it’s the energy of the people — not just the barbecue — that defines the job.Alston, 42, officially took over as general manager ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - If your roof, air conditioner, or windows need work, Coral Springs may be able to help.The city is offering up to $65,000 in home repair assistance through its Owner-Occupied Home Repair Program, which is funded through a mix of federal and state housing dollars, not local ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — As anti-semitic incidents continue to rise across the United States and around the world, Coral Springs officials announced this week that City Hall will host a Holocaust education exhibit later this month.The Hate Ends Now: Cattle Car Exhibit will be open Friday, Jan. 30, from ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Following overnight bomb threats, North Broward Preparatory School canceled classes Wednesday and Coconut Creek High School started classes about 45 minutes late, according to police. The two schools were among multiple schools across the state to receive the threats, according ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A new South African market called Dutchy’s Gourmet Sausages opened in the days just before Christmas in Boca Raton’s Mizner Plaza, offering specialty meats, sausages, homemade meals and groceries. The store opened Dec. 22 in the pink plaza that’s just south of Mizner Park. It’s ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Coconut Creek High School's top administrator was named a finalist for a school district-wide award, officials announced on Tuesday. Principal Nicole D. Nearor has been named a finalist for principal of the year as part of the 2026 Caliber Awards, Broward County Public Schools ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A top administrator at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which serves parts of Coral Springs, has been named a finalist for a top school district award. School officials announced on Tuesday that Anna Koltunova, assistant principal at Stoneman Douglas, has been named a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Some say the third time is the charm—but Nikol Zarbalas’ restaurants have been charming diners since day one, myself included.What’s evolved over time isn’t the food—it’s the space. And with the latest incarnation of Hellenic, everything finally feels aligned.Each previous ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The housing market in Coral Springs is entering 2026 at a critical crossroads, as new data reveals a cooling trend that is providing long-awaited leverage for buyers while challenging sellers to adjust their expectations.According to the latest data from Zillow and other market ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The smell of seafood and the sound of music will fill the air downtown on Saturday as fest-goers move from vendor’s tents, to performance stages and cooking contests at the Boca Raton Seafood Festival.The event is set for from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Mizner Park ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A dispute over trust, timing and the power of the ballot box erupted at the Monday Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency meeting as city leaders were accused of trying to lock in the government campus development deal regardless of the March 10 referendum — allegations that ...
POMPANO BEACH - For a moment last week, it appeared that the city of Pompano Beach was on the verge of a brief-but-major breakthrough for national publicity and tourism marketing.To step back a moment, remember that the challenge of the long-running syndicated TV quiz show "Jeopardy!" is that the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Dr. Jean Dominique Foureau had a toddler with the Coconut Creek woman police say he killed before taking his own life early Saturday morning. On Tuesday, police continued the investigation into the weekend murder-suicide involving Foureau, 34, an emergency medicine doctor who ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Two teenagers are facing serious charges in connection with a robbery and pepper-spraying incident that occurred days before Christmas in the Turtle Run apartment community in Coral Springs.According to a Coral Springs police report, at about 2 p.m. on Dec. 23, officers ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs has quietly become a dumpling battleground. With Dumpling King and Serious Sanji already established, expectations were high when Lau Hu Tong opened in late 2025. What distinguishes it is a deliberate blend of regional Chinese styles: Beijing-influenced noodles and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — For gardeners who want to do more than just keep plants alive, the Garden Club of Coral Springs is offering a hands-on way to learn what truly works in South Florida — and why.Starting this month, Garden Club of Coral Springs will host a free Horticultural Series at the ...
POMPANO BEACH — The Blanche Ely High School community will gather later this week to mourn the three teenagers killed in a high-speed, multi-vehicle crash that occurred just days before the new year.A message put out on Blanche Ely's X account says “We gather as one Tiger family to honor the lives ...
BOCA RATON, FL — City officials said they are making major strides to improve the safety of pedestrians on A1A/Ocean Boulevard, one of its most popular thoroughfares.The Boca Raton city manager's office said in the city's latest newsletter to residents that the new “rectangular rapid flashing ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Broward County School Board member Lori Alhadeff, who represents Coral Springs on the board, has announced she will not seek reelection. In a Facebook post, Alhadeff, whose District 4 also represents Parkland, Tamarac and North Lauderdale, also serves as co-founder and president ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police are investigating a murder-suicide involving a Fort Lauderdale emergency medicine doctor who killed a woman early Saturday morning. Jean Dominquie Foureau, M.D., 34, died by suicide after he killed a 38-year-old woman at around 4 a.m. Saturday morning on the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Tobu Thai & Sushi has closed its doors along West Sample Road, marking another restaurant shutdown in Coral Springs as operators continue to face mounting economic pressures.Tobu Thai & Sushi was located at 6287 W. Sample Road, in the same plaza as Burlington. The ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek city leaders are scheduled to take the next step in building a new fire station at a city commission meeting on Thursday by awarding a $216,000 contract to a construction management firm. After going through a bidding process, city staff members are recommending ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A Coconut Creek art studio, Hawaii Fluid Art Coconut Creek, has changed its name as part of an effort to expand its creative offerings while maintaining its existing classes and programs.The studio, also serving Coral Springs, Parkland, Boca Raton, and other cities in Broward ...
POMPANO BEACH — A proposed new car wash on Atlantic Boulevard is working its way through Pompano's permitting process, but its business model is far from typical. Rising Tide Car Wash, which calls itself a social enterprise, and specifically recruits and trains young adults with autism, has ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek Hometown Market is entering the final weeks of its current season, with five Saturdays remaining before the spring close.The bi-weekly market is held on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Township Plaza, 4400 W. Sample Road, at the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca International Jewish Film Festival will open its 2026 season with its signature Cinebash Opening Night later this month, featuring the world premiere of a documentary honoring Broadway legend Tovah Feldshuh and a lifetime achievement award recognizing her career.The event ...
BOCA RATON, FL - Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County drew more than 500 major donors to its annual Sandler Family Major Gifts Event, according to a news release.The event, held in Boca Raton, was titled World Jewry at a Crossroads and featured a moderated conversation with Dan Senor, a New ...